Technical Audit Specialist

Salix Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Audit Specialist in Centurion, South Africa. This role focuses on compliance and regulation, requiring 3-4 years of audit experience. Responsibilities include analyzing compliance requirements, maintaining regulatory knowledge, and developing audit methodologies. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and attention to detail, with opportunities for professional growth in a strategic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 – 4 years’ external or internal audit experience.
• Exposure to developing audit methodologies and process documentation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and legal frameworks.
• Experience in internal control reviews, including IT controls.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain updated knowledge of regulations across jurisdictions.
• Develop and enhance audit methodologies and processes.
• Prepare work programs, reports, and certificates for audit teams.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of audit work and reports.
• Guide stakeholders on certification processes and regulatory interpretation.
• Support accreditation renewals and knowledge source development.

Skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong reporting and documentation skills

Analytical and structured thinking

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Professional integrity, reliability, and proactivity

Strategic mindset with problem-solving skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Relevant degree (NQF 7)

CISA or studying towards CISA

Job description

SUMMARY

Calling All Technical Audit Specialists in JHB – Your Next Big Move Starts Here!

POSITION INFO

The Technical Audit Specialist role is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of regulation, compliance, and technology. You’ll be central to developing methodologies that test and certify systems against stringent regulatory requirements, with direct influence on quality standards.

The organisation operates in regulated industries where compliance is not optional but mission-critical. This role will see you analysing requirements across global jurisdictions, enhancing audit processes, and ensuring certification programs meet the highest standards.

For candidates with audit backgrounds and technical insight, this position offers rare exposure to international frameworks, strategic projects, and leadership in compliance methodology.

Duties

• Analyse and interpret regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain updated knowledge of regulations across jurisdictions.
• Develop and enhance audit methodologies and processes.
• Prepare work programs, reports, and certificates for audit teams.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of audit work and reports.
• Guide stakeholders on certification processes and regulatory interpretation.
• Support accreditation renewals and knowledge source development.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant degree (NQF 7).
• CISA or studying towards CISA advantageous.

Experience

• 3 – 4 years’ external or internal audit experience.
• Exposure to developing audit methodologies and process documentation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and legal frameworks.
• Experience in internal control reviews, including IT controls.

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Analytical and structured thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional integrity, reliability, and proactivity.
• Strategic mindset with problem‑solving skills.